Actor Karthi collaborated with C. Prem Kumar, who exhibited his directorial craftsmanship with his poignant film 96. Apart from helming this project, Prem Kumar has written the story, screenplay, and dialogues for it. Jyotika and Suriya are producing the movie on 2D Entertainment, with Rajsekar Karpoorasundarapandian co-producing it.
The film, tentatively titled Karthi 27, has been creating a massive buzz in the industry. The makers unveiled the title and first look of the movie. Titled Meiyazhagan, the first look unveiled on Karthi’s birthday has received an overwhelming response from fans and audiences. Arvind Swamy also plays a significant lead role in the film.
The first-look poster showed the amicable bond between Karthi and Arvind Swamy. While Arvind Swamy rides a bicycle, Karthi is seen sitting behind and giving a pose like a child. The film also stars Rajkiran, Sri Divya, Swathi Konde, Devadarshini, Jayaprakash, Sri Ranjani, Ilavarasu, Karunakaran, Saran, Rachel Rebecca, Anthony, Rajkumar, Indumati, Rani Samyukta, Kayal Subramani, Ashok Pandian, and others.
Govind Vasantha is composing the tunes. The film was shot in the exquisite locales of Kumbakonam and Sivagangai. Editing and post-production are briskly nearing the ending stage.